Neighbourhood Wardens

The Wardens are working with residents of all ages and agencies across Bromsgrove District to provide quick response to residents and assist in tackling priorities and delivering projects identified by Bromsgrove Community Safety Partnership's monthly Tasking Group.

Bromsgrove District Council accredited

West Mercia Constabulary's Chief Constable has approved the council being Accredited under the new Community Safety Accreditation Scheme arrangements.

The Accreditation scheme, which stems from the Police Reform Act 2002, means selected organisations and their representatives, can have powers conferred upon them to enable them to issue fixed penalty notices, confiscate alcohol and tobacco, ask for names and addresses, under certain circumstances stop vehicles to test them, escort abnormal loads and remove abandoned cars.

Bromsgrove District Council has asked for the power to:

• confiscate alcohol in a designated place.
• confiscate alcohol from young people.
• confiscate tobacco from young people.
• require the name and address of people acting in an anti-social manner, causing loss or damage to property, or involved in offences causing injury, alarm or distress.

The Wardens role is threefold:

• Crime prevention and easing the public fear factor
• Improving the environment
• Community development

Their aim is to be the eyes and ears of the community they serve.

So if there is anything you want to bring to attention - phone, email or speak to them in person whilst they are on patrol.

Tel: 01527 881650
Fax: 01527 881217
email: neighbourhoodwardens@bromsgrove.gov.uk